Summary
From the beloved author of Posted comes a powerful, poignant, and unexpected coming-of-age story about the rules in life that box us in–and the determination it takes to break out.
From the moment Kassandra Conner leaps from the diving board to the moment she hits the water, everything feels in control.
The rest of her life does not.
St. Lawrence Academy is supposed to have everything Kass’s old school didn’t: safe hallways, small classes, and…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780063279360 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0063279363 |
| Author: | John David Anderson |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Imprint: | Collins |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 19 August 2025 |
| Weight: | 363g |
| Dimensions: | 30mm x 132mm x 191mm |
| Audience Age: | 8-12 |
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Critics Review
”[An] absorbing story about a girl who is struggling to find her way.” – Booklist (starred review)
“Irreverent teenage humor blends with reflective third-person narration to create a cast of genuine-feeling characters. Anderson gives his characters room to make mistakes but also to grow, experience consequences, and forgive. A well-written, introspective story about the assumptions people make and the journey to belonging.” – Kirkus Reviews
“In this heartfelt, emotionally complex story, Anderson expertly depicts Kass’s desire to break free from overwhelming expectations both internal and external. An underlying current of hope balances the novel’s profound depictions of the protagonist’s need for connection, understanding, and acceptance.” – Publishers Weekly
“Anderson reliably p-rovides thoughtful stories, and Dive fits right in.” – School Library Journal
John David Anderson
John David Anderson is the author of more than a dozen acclaimed and beloved books for kids, including the New York Times Notable Book Ms. Bixby’s Last Day, Posted, Granted, One Last Shot, Stowaway, The Greatest Kid in the World, Keep It Like a Secret, and many more. A dedicated root beer connoisseur and chocolate fiend, he lives with his wonderful wife, two frawesome kids, and a pair of mischievous kitties in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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